As the leading and most influential advocacy group for the majority of the companies and workers in the continent’s oil and gas sector, the African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org) has announced that the African oil industry continues to be strong …

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…Investor concerns about Zambia show no sign of abating
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Yields on the southern African copper producer’s 2027 Eurobonds have risen to 10 percent for the first time in almost 18 months. …

Angola’s oil minister sees no further OPEC cuts, expects to become gold producer
CAPE TOWN: Angola sees no further OPEC cuts in 2018 and Africa´s No. 2 crude exporter hopes to join the ranks of gold producers next year as it strives to diversify an economy …

Angola sees no further oil cartel Opec cuts in 2018 and Africa’s number two crude exporter hopes to join the ranks of gold producers next year as it strives to diversify an economy long based on oil and diamonds, its minerals and petroleum minister said on …

The price of oil has continued to decline in recent months. The commodity has for the last three to four months successfully breached the $50 per barrel barrier.
This has created a major blow to the oil exporting countries like Nigeria, Libya and Angola as …

Opec nations that deliver some of the lowest cost production will be relatively insulated from an early peak in oil demand caused by any faster-than-expected roll-out of electric vehicles, Glencore’s chairman said.
Members of the Organization of the …

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Governments generally increase military spending when they are involved in an armed conflict or when they perceive a security threat.
But interestingly, although perhaps not entirely surprisingly, military expenditure is also …

Governments generally increase military spending when they are involved in an armed conflict or when they perceive a security threat.
But interestingly, although perhaps not entirely surprisingly, military expenditure is also correlated with global oil …

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Governments generally increase military spending when they are
involved in an armed conflict or when they perceive a security
threat.
But interestingly, although …

Zambia has so far tested half a million women for cervical cancer, making it the first country in Sub Saharan Africa to reach the milestone.
Health Minister Chitalu Chilufya says just this year, 59 thousand women have so far been screened and that the …

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A recent statement credited to the United Kingdom Export Finance agency (UKEF) is to the effect that it has concluded plans to include the naira in its list of “pre-approved currencies”. The granting of a “pre-approved currency” status by the …

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In his State of the Union address, Donald Trump warned grimly of “rivals like China and Russia that challenge our interests, our economy, and our values.” In response, he demanded that Congress give even more …

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On his first day in the Oval Office, as he had promised in his election campaign, Trump abandoned the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal. Its goal had been to tie 12 Pacific countries—Canada to Chile, Australia to …

Zambians have every right to express their dissatisfaction with the reduction of fuel prices that has been made by the Energy Regulation Board (ERB). Petrol has been reduced from K12.5 to K11.67; Diesel reduced from K10.72 to K9.87 and Kerosene reduced …

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Angola’s leadership is undertaking crucial tax and policy changes to diversify the economy while opening the oil sector to new investment; H.E. Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo visited Luanda for the first time as Secretary General of OPEC; Barkindo on Angola: “ …

Luanda, ANGOLA, December 18 - The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Tuesday praised Angola's continued support for the stability of the world oil market, which is keeping it strong.,
The recognition was conveyed Tuesday to the …

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The Ministry of Mines and Hydrocarbons, representing the Government of Equatorial Guinea, calls for unity amongst oil producing ahead of this week’s 175th Ordinary Meeting of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries in Vienna. The …

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The African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org/) is encouraged by the progress made in South Sudan’s oil sector after the peace agreement. The success of the South Sudan Oil & Power 2018 conference, which was attended …

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The GECF (www.GECF.org) has been at the forefront of promoting the use of natural gas as an affordable and sustainable fuel of choice for sustainable development. African countries rallying around the drive of Equatorial Guinea’s Mines and …

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VALLEY COTTAGE, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, December 18, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This company was established in response to growing demand in businesses in Australia for assistance with better understanding of energy usage and reduction of …

The year 2018, at its outset, did not portend to be a particularly auspicious one for energy. And yet again, the entire sector witnessed enormous disruptions.
PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, December 18, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PALO …

Identifying new solutions that can tackle the important elements of how to secure the smart grid
LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 18, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the UK and the rest of Europe continues to roll out further on the …

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program will host the 2019 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Meeting (AMR) in Crystal City, Virginia, April 29 through May 1, 2019. Each year at the AMR, projects funded by DOE's …

ISELIN, N.J., Dec. 18, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:MSEX) today announced that, for a limited period of time, it will offer shares of its Common Stock at a 5% discount to participants in the Company’s Investment Plan (“Plan”). …

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The curtain has fallen on COP24 (www.COP24afdb.org), this year’s global climate summit held in Katowice, Poland. However, negotiations continued throughout the weekend to reach agreement on specific parts of the 'rulebook' to be …

Angola’s leadership is undertaking crucial tax and policy changes to diversify the economy while opening the oil sector to new investment; H.E. Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo visited Luanda for the first time as Secretary General of OPEC; Barkindo on Angola: “ …

As part of this week’s funding opportunity (FOA) announcement from the Energy Department's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Office for approximately $37 million, the Office of Energy Efficiency …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry has issued the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) second Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs for …

December 18, 2018
The Leniency Agreement with the Brazilian Federal Prosecutor's Office (Ministério Público Federal - "MPF") of September 1, 2018 has been approved by the Brazilian Fifth Chamber for Coordination and Review and Anti-corruption …

OKLAHOMA CITY, Dec. 18, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gulfport Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: GPOR) (“Gulfport” or the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed David M. Wood, a 40-year oil and gas industry veteran, to serve as President …

OAKVILLE, Ontario, Dec. 18, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Terrestrial Energy announced today that it has signed on BWXT Canada Ltd. (BWXT Canada) for a design services contract to support development of key components in Terrestrial Energy’s Generation IV …

HOUSTON, Dec. 18, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gemini Midstream Holdings, LLC and its affiliates (“Gemini” or the “Company”) today announced the development of the Gemini Carthage Pipeline, a new natural gas system in Harrison and Panola Counties, Texas, …

Energy Events

What to expect in 2019:
- 400+ senior level participants including crude traders, producers, refiners, midstream and infrastructure companies and many others
- 20+ leading industry speakers from across the global crude supply chain
- 10 in-depth sessions over all of the hot topics driving the global crude markets
- Two networking receptions to reconnect with your industry peers and meet new contacts
- An industry dinner with over 150 participants and a special guest speaker

Come to learn:
How subsidy free projects are currently being funded and developed across Spain, UK, Portugal and
What Oil & Gas companies and utilities are planning in the clean energy finance
What are the prices manufacturers will be able to achieve without
How developers are making subsidy free projects work through numerous case
The state of the secondary market and the refinancing deal
Come to meet:
All the top European asset owners looking to expand their portfolios, maximise ROI and invest
All the top European developers active in the subsidy-free
All the top banks and lenders leading refinancing deals and project finance on subsidy-free
All the top O&G company and utilities keen to acquire cleantech companies and to refine ...

The largest UK downstream focused event addressing energy storage returns to London in February. It includes four streams filled with developers, financiers, utilities, networks and aggregators discussing standalone storage, along with co-located and C&I applications.
Some sessions will be returning due to popular demand, including completed projects case studies, technology comparison and aggregator sessions.
Last year saw the introduction of an international stream including top case studies from around the world with innovating business models and positioning of utilities, as well as completed EFR projects, co-location focus and utilities’ strategies.
THE CONTENT FOCUSSED ON:
Policy and regulations: future of network charging and embedded benefits, length of contracts and ...

With subsidies being phased out across Europe, there has never been more private investment injected into the Solar PV industry, steering the direction of the market.
To ensure return on investment, the Asset Management and O&M functions of a PV plant are seeing substantial increases in resources. PV Operations Europe (27-28th February, Munich) will host hundreds of PV Asset Owners to discuss maximising the profitability of their plants and optimising power output.
Speakers from Lightsource, Sonnedix, Scatec Solar, Bluefield Foresight, NextEnergy, Enerparc, Aquila Capital, Glennmont Partners, RES & Solarcentury will tackle the commercial challenges facing Asset Management in Europe.

Join us in Miami at the 12th Argus Americas Asphalt Summit to discuss the impact of the new marine fuel specification, one of the largest market disruptors the energy industry has seen in decades.
We are gathering refiners, asphalt blenders, traders, wholesalers, transporters, terminal operators and contractors to look at the specific market implications of this unprecedented shift and its potential impact on the quality, supply and pricing of asphalt.
(header) Explore the effect of IMO on your business, including:
• Implications on asphalt quality and the effect on
• Changes on global asphalt
• Contract strategies prior to
• Impact on other regions, including Mexico, Chile and
So sign up today to join hundreds of asphalt industry professionals and get ...

For more than 30 years, the SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition has become established as a unique convergence of people and ideas best placed to advance our scientific understanding of drilling in oil and gas exploration and production. It brings together operator companies, contractor firms and service companies to address challenges and deliver improved performance.
Top Reasons to
ACCESS new technologies and insights to navigate the current low-commodity price environment of our business.
NETWORK with E&P industry leaders and decision-makers.
GAIN innovative tactics and applicable tools with accompanying training courses.
INVEST in yourself and make valuable connections.
ENHANCE your knowledge with thought-provoking presentations and ...

The energy storage market and development brings as many challenges as it does advancements, with a myriad of technologies, capacities, functions, and lifespans. With most projects still in development and technologies with sparse track records, knowledge in this fledgling industry is invaluable. Investors, utilities, consumers, and all renewable energy participants have to not only understand the market, but be able comfortable enough to make the right investment in energy storage to not be left behind the curve. Our event is the platform for companies to bridge the gap between “future energy storage plans” and “installed energy storage”. Join us to discuss the latest news on standardization, comparing battery technologies, financing projects in different markets, resilient microgrids, ...

Key points for discussion include how to safe-guard systems from breaches and security incidents applications and technologies, integration of renewable energy to smart grids, utility project updates and how to overcome security issues when integrating electric vehicles to the smart grid.
Highlights include:
Digitalisation of Energy – Cybersecurity in the Electrical Power and Energy System (EPES)
Utility Case Study Brazil – Cyber security Challenges in a developing country
Supply Chain
Energy Distribution Network Cyber-Security
Electric Vehicles Charging Infrastructure as Grid-Edge Security: application and
Using security to help transform an
Helping low security-maturity ICS environments evolve using cross-contamination between security ...